The Martyrdom of the Seven Sons of Saint Felicity — Francesco Trevisani

Francesco Trevisani. Painted 1709.

The most prominent cardinal in Rome ordered this painting as a gift for a French minister and his wife, whose name, Catherine Félicité, inspired the choice of subject. The Christian martyr Saint Felicity – here in a yellow gown – was forced to witness the martyrdom of her seven sons before herself being beheaded. Trevisani included two self-portraits: as the standing man at left, and as the man looking out at us from behind the statue at right.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, 18th Century, European court art.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 62.6 × 75 cm · Purchased with the support of H.B. van der Ven, The Hague and the Rijksmuseum Fonds

Print: 62.6 × 75 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200478995. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.